Top rated cars in Edinburgh, UK
Medieval heritage in Edinburgh
Entwined with nooks and crannies, rocky landscapes next to the sea, and striking monuments, the Athens of the North exudes enough air of mystery to lure you down a few more alleyways in the Old Town.
Home to some of the world’s largest arts festivals, jubilant pubs, and medieval castles casting breathtaking silhouettes, Edinburgh an historic city and the perfect Scottish destination to revel in the down-to-earth vibes and let the rules slide once in a while.
Edinburgh favorites
Leave plenty of room in your schedule to experience the best of the Scottish capital.
Edinburgh Castle
Head to the grand stone walls of the city’s iconic castle, which perches above the city on an extinct volcano and is worth every minute of your time. Feeling peckish? Go for an afternoon tea with homemade scones.
Camera Obscura
Perfect for all ages and tricking brains since 1835, one of Edinburgh’s oldest attractions lets you experience a variety of fun and quirky optical illusions.
Arthur’s seat
Head out into nature and hike to the highest point in the city for unparalleled views of the skyline and ancient hill forts believed to be structures from the days of King Arthur.
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Hit the road
Even though Scotland’s second-largest city is a magical place with its charming historic sites and cobbled streets, navigating traffic on the street and finding street parking in the city center can get old, no matter what town. Hire a car in Edinburgh for a day trip or road trip to get out of the city, and you’ll encounter a whole new landscape that’s wholly different from the rest of Europe.
Book the perfect carLoch Ness
Surrounded by dramatic beauty and home to the mythical Loch Ness Monster, this famous lake in the rugged Scottish Highlands makes for an excellent road trip — take a boat out to search for Nessie.
Stirling
Steeped in folklore and standing strong and tall since the medieval days, Stirling is known as the gateway to the highlands. Head east along the M9 and make time to visit the majestic Stirling Castle.
Elie
Drive along just over an hour to the gorgeous coastal town of Elie and you’ll be met with golden beaches, a historic 16th-century harbor, and spectacular views at the Elie Lighthouse.
Recent reviews
Mubasher was very responsive and his car was great for our trip from Edinburgh to Isle of Skye.
The mini was the perfect size for navigating the narrow streets in Edinburgh I would rent again!
John was super helpful, always responded immediately and kept the car in perfect condition.
The car was perfect for cruising through Edinburgh, then exploring the highlands.
Great car, nice and clean and drives well, really easy pickup, will definitely rent again if we are in Edinburgh :)
I had to find a car last minute due to some issues with another car rental company, and Sandy managed to provide a rental in very short notice, even letting me pickup and return the car at (very close to) Edinburgh airport.
Akeel was responsive, easy to work with, and his car was clean and exactly what we needed for a family of 7 traveling in and out of Edinburgh.
Shaun's car is fantastic to drive along the narrow, tricky roads of Edinburgh and the surrounds.
The car ran wonderful and was the perfect way to get around Edinburgh.
We took it from Edinburgh to Inverness to Loch Lomond and back and it handled the whole trip like a champ!
Robin was really flexible with time, as I got stuck in Edinburgh traffic when dropping off the car.
We throughly enjoyed our stay in Edinburgh and Stanislav made that possible!
The car is exactly as described and clean and was the perfect choice for our day out of Edinburgh
The car is perfect for around the city and other journeys. 5/5 I would definitely use Kim's fiat again if I am in Edinburgh again.
Kim's Fiat was perfect for navigating the narrow streets around Edinburgh and fitting into the tight parking spots around town.
This was a great rental that let us see a lot of Scotland starting out from Edinburgh.
The centrally located address, as well as reasonable fee for hire made the experience completely worth it and would definitely recommend.
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Best Edinburgh driving roads
Fife Coastal Route
Carving along the coastline, weave your way along this 77-mile scenic route past quaint fishing towns like East Neuk or toward the historic university town of St Andrews.
North Coast 500
Embark on an epic road trip to remember in the North Highlands. Spanning over 500 miles, you’ll collect a wealth of memories as you encounter white sand beaches, impressive castles, and jagged mountains.
Borders Historic Route
Hire a car and head south for a lovely 89-mile drive through the rolling countryside while making plenty of stops along the way in the charming villages en route to England and the historic town of Carlisle.
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